While out putzing around work today my front brakes locked solid. Good thing I was only a few yards from a friends shop. I loosened the bleeders on the calipers to get them to let go of the rotors. The brake fluid was boiling hot as it came out and that was only after a couple of miles with little brake use. Total bummer. The last thing I want is another issue since I think I am developing a tranny problem. :(
Sounds like you may have a lot of moisture built up in the brake system. Try bleeding the brakes with fresh fluid. Do you know when the fluid was changed last?
I changed all the fluid when I rebuilt the calipers about a month ago. I'm going to change it again this weekend. This time I'm going to use some MOTUL 600.
I have seen this before, there is the tiny'est hole in the bottom of the MC, it is to help balance pressure on the back side of the plunger piston I believe. If it gets clogged then the plunger cannot return thus the brakes continuing to clamp.
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This is good to know. What a GREAT group... :D
Nice tip, hopefully I can remember that...my memory ain't what it used to be.
Quote from: Greg CothernI have seen this before, there is the tiny'est hole in the bottom of the MC, it is to help balance pressure on the back side of the plunger piston I believe. If it gets clogged then the plunger cannot return thus the brakes continuing to clamp.
That hole has a small shield covering it, and it's right in the center of the bottom. You'll need to gently pulll the shield away, it's sort of a press fit. If it seems loose when you replace it, just bend the tabs out slightly.